So.... let's build out better transit?
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If you have a ponytail they're even more careful.
Solution = helmets with ponytails.
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I've heard of it but haven't been willing to forego wearing a helmet in order to test it.
What I have noticed is that drivers are a lot more deferential when I'm riding my cargo bike with the kids in the back.
I've found that putting a camera on your helmet makes them much more careful. Also less likely to road rage at you when they see a recording light blinking.
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And despite that, you're still more likely to be killed if you don't wear a helmet.
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I have found that if I hug the kerb, the overtakers driver side wheel barely kisses the centre white line. If I get in the middle of the lane, they generally wait until it's safe to pass and then get both sets of wheels over the line. Added bonus of some room between me and the kerb if I need to take evasive action.
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I remember ther was a thing with putting like a clown afro wig on the helmet so it looked like you were not wearing one.
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I've found wearing a bright orange puffer jacket helps too, only really an option in winter though...
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Definitely have a lot more close pass while wearing helmet than the one time i didn't wear it, but then this could be the amount of time i wear helmet vs the time i don't.
What about assholes in big trucks? Do they ever pass you safely?
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